he wants something after 1988 and less than $30k.
any suggestions and what he might want to look out for (oil leaks, electrical, etc.).
thanks in advance.
and if anyone is selling one.................

Might wanna avoid the 964 cars (C2/C4) because they have a LOT of oil/head leaks. There's a fix, but it's both expensive and not at all permanent. Known problem. HTH, The Cap'n

www.route30classics.com

$18,000

Sorry, its a 1987 @ 119k

I had a 1991 C-4 Cabrio. I would recommend that car to anyone looking. Have a good wrench look it over first, but it was a great car. My car never leaked oil. Sold it with 150,000 miles. At the end the top leaked a small amout if you hit it with the hose. Never leaked when it rained.. Ran like a top. I have heard tell of the oil leak problem. Mine never did. Gods were on my side..

Happy hunting

SJ

1988 and above sounds arbitrary. I'd send your friend over to the Pelican 911 Forum and tell him to start doing research. There's been a million topics on what to buy, how to buy, which years are the best.

Here's a site that has a nice synopsis of the 911 history: http://www.idee.demon.nl/inh-story.htm


Pelican 911 FAQ: http://www.pelicanparts.com/911/technical_...guthrie_faq.htm


Rennlist FAQ: http://www.rennlist.org/FAQ/


Bruce Anderson's 911 Performance Handbook is also good reading if your friend likes technical details: http://www.911handbook.com/


And finally drill the following word into his head: PPI. A pre-purchase inspection by a wrench who really knows the cars is a must on a 911.

thanks for the links. i will pass them on........

as mentioned, check for oilleaks at the cilinders
if they ain't leaking, they either had the (expensive) modification done, or it's a lucky shot
'92 and on had the mod installed from the factory...